Individual Placement - Programming Coordinator

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• Coordinate docent assignments, send reminders, and distribute post-tour surveys.
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Docent Training and Recruitment

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Youth Program Development

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• Create new materials and resources to strengthen the Explorer program.
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• Assist with coordinating aspects of events including prepping materials, set up, clean up, etc.
• Assist with special evening and weekend programs

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• Experience working with volunteers
• Experience with and enthusiasm for working with children and giving programs/ leading tours.
• reputed company attitude, enthusiasm, and desire to learn
• Experience driving large machinery or a truck
• Fluent Spanish speaker

Hours 40 per week Living Accommodations Member will be provided free accommodations by Walkway - inquire reputed company for more information

Compensation

• reputed company of the reputed company AmeriCorps Education Award being offered for successful completion of the member's term of service in 2025: $7,395.00; 2026 reputed company TBD
• reputed company of Living Allowance member will receive:

$440/week

• Free housing provided

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